Sky Whirl cabins
I'm sure that they would make more if there were any customers. It's just that parks are not interested in this kind of ride these days. We are lucky that Marriott was so idealistic back in the day and wanted to feature the world's first triple Ferris wheel in its new parks and asked Intamin to design them. That's the only reason why we ever had these rides.
It's really a shame that these triple wheels were killed off just a few years too soon before the renewed interest in catering to families in the theme park business. These wheels were a terrific family ride. They were huge, daunting, and exciting to see, but were actually gentle enough that the entire extended family could ride together -- from infant to grandparent, all in the same cabin. Had the interest in serving families resumed before these wheels were destroyed, they might have been kept in service. Nowadays, even with the renewed emphasis on family attractions, it's rare to see a park want to spend big money on a major ride of this type.
Intamin continued to list these in their ride catalogs -- under the sexy name of "Tree Triple Wheel" -- for ages without any buyers. They finally dropped them from their list of offerings. But as always, money talks...so if anyone with enough green dollars asked for a new one, it would surely be delivered.
Steven
It's really a shame that these triple wheels were killed off just a few years too soon before the renewed interest in catering to families in the theme park business. These wheels were a terrific family ride. They were huge, daunting, and exciting to see, but were actually gentle enough that the entire extended family could ride together -- from infant to grandparent, all in the same cabin. Had the interest in serving families resumed before these wheels were destroyed, they might have been kept in service. Nowadays, even with the renewed emphasis on family attractions, it's rare to see a park want to spend big money on a major ride of this type.
Intamin continued to list these in their ride catalogs -- under the sexy name of "Tree Triple Wheel" -- for ages without any buyers. They finally dropped them from their list of offerings. But as always, money talks...so if anyone with enough green dollars asked for a new one, it would surely be delivered.
Steven
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If you have a good size backyard, you could arrange them around a firepit, or an outdoor fireplace. Put a small shelf or table around the pole, or along the outside for drinks and snacks, then let me know what I need to bring to the party
The other thought I had is to put one in the middle of a pool on a small island, where you would have to swim or wade out to it.
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The other thought I had is to put one in the middle of a pool on a small island, where you would have to swim or wade out to it.
Brian
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What exactly do they do with them for Fright Fest? I have never been to FF before but I think I will go this year. I had moved out of the area for 15 years or so, this is my first year back since 1990, so I'm looking forward to going....but the changes sadden me as they do most of us.
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That's a great idea! Cedar Point does a tombstone for its former rides and managers. It's a nice touch, and always fun to listen to comments from people that remember Jumbo Jet, Rotor, etc.
Question is, would TOTC get one?
Question is, would TOTC get one?
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I wonder if six flaggs is still giving away the stuff in the grave yard. There are some really great items....ride parts, carts, totem poles and lots of other stuff.
Hey Six Flags, have a yard sale!
Hey Six Flags, have a yard sale!
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Re: Sky Whirl cabins
Did you notice that the entire powerdive ride is in the graveyard....along with plenty of the rafts from white water rampage. Did you think we can cart those away?
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Re: Sky Whirl cabins
As of October 12, the entire powerdive ride has disappeared from the SFGA graveyard has disappeared. Main cabin....wings...supports....all gone. So, which one of you got it?